What’s happening in your community in October?
October’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to October events around the city: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-october/
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BETTER MEALS
Thank you Kara for sharing this gem. Her team has been using this service periodically and have found, ” I was impressed by the value, it’s a local company, convenience and packaging is ecco friendly. Meals look delicious too. Thought it might be helpful for others to know about ”
Better Meals offer a selection of meal plans to meet varied dietary restrictions and are delivered to your door.
http://bettermeals.ca/index.php/main/links/index
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Computer Comfort
Computer Tutoring for Persons with Disabilities
Computer Comfort provides the perfect starting point for adults with disabilities who want to develop basic computer skills. It offers one-on-one computer tutoring at no cost in a supportive, client-centred environment; a refurbished donated computer for the home, if needed; and ongoing support.
Benefits of the Program:
- Free
- Self paced, client centred learning
- Ongoing technical support
- A comfortable and supportive learning environment
Individuals can learn to use:
- Microsoft Office software
- Internet, including social networking
Contact us for more information:
- Munesh Raman
- 604-473-9363 Toll Free: 1-877-673-4636
- muneshr@neilsquire.ca www.neilsquire.ca
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Cold Water Ranch Lodge
Disability organizations are able to book the lodge if 30% of the guests included are individuals with disabilities. A cleaning fee applies.
Retreat Rentals
Corporate and other groups can rent the lodge for team-building retreats. The rental income will be used for the operations and ongoing maintenance of the lodge. That way thousands of families in need will be able to enjoy the lodge for years to come.
How to Book: To make a reservation for your stay at the lodge, visit: http://www.abilitasfoundation.org
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2019 Self-Advocates ConferenceLeading The Way To Independence
October 17, 2019 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel
To Register or for more information: 604-279-7040 or INFO@RSCL.ORG
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Kudoz is an experience platform connecting people with and without disabilities to splendid things to do, together.
Locals host anything from anime drawing to bread making to city politics.
Youth & adults with cognitive disabilities search the platform and book experiences to try!
Everyone is welcome at Reflection Cafe to swap photos & stories
from experiences.
Earn badges for stretching yourself! Badges go great on resumes.
Along the way, access our free learning coaches to build motivation & hone your skills.
Check out more at: http://kudoz.ca/